Sometimes we all need a quick comfortable stitch. Trying to reproduce the old sampler is neither quick or easy for me!! I can only hope that Elizabeth will forgive me for changing her colors quite a bit!!!I do remind myself that I am no 10 year old girl!!!!!!They definitely have a more adventurous color palate.
I really like that design. I just may have to add that to my Want list..... Thinking about my dogs and all the crap they bring in makes me want a sepreate house for them LOL
I'd be a goner if I was holding my breath for spring, lol. Your new sampler looks great.
March 30, 2014 at 8:29 PM
How are you? Still waiting for spring aren't you? Don't hold your breath. Been busy with appointments and more family health issues, but wanted to quickly show my new project. As usual, I had several samplers chosen, one of which was Scarlet Letter's Fanny Hancock and when she popped up on Pinterest, I thought that was the sign. But last minute, I decided a wonky little primitive piece would be better.
Meet Hannah Haines.
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This sweet sampler is from Hands to Work. The alphabet is not the ordinary and I chose 25 count unbleached linen because I prefer primitive/early looking pieces on a coarse higher count. Another very easy and quick stitch. Fun! I'm not quite ready for a more involved project.
A reader directed me to a blog and website that is very interesting. I haven't had time to check it out other than a quick browse and you may be familiar with it if you like embroidery and historical stitchery. Their website, Thistle Threads, is here and will direct you to their blog and other interesting information, historical work, instruction, sources, and more with every click. Thank you Mary!
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After a run under the vacuum, this brat pad shows another reason for not allowing them to roam the house. These cats are filthy!! No hair on this, and just take a look at what else they leave behind. I have a lot of these protective pads left from caregiving and they really come in handy. Time for another load in the washer.
Enjoy the weekend, stay safe, be comfortable!
Thanks for visiting.
"Another quick and comfortable sampler"
14 Comments -
I like the new stitch. Very pretty and simple! Ugh. Yes, outdoor cats are rather dirty. I'm hoping indoor cats aren't quite as bad. lol!
March 27, 2014 at 10:41 PM
Beautiful work
March 28, 2014 at 2:44 AM
Lovely new stitching start.
What have the cats been rolling in? Maybe I don't want to know...
March 28, 2014 at 5:25 AM
Keeping you and your family in my prayers..
I think you're wonderful to let the outdoor kitties in at all.
Take care.
Charlotte in Virginia
March 28, 2014 at 5:49 AM
Always love to see what you are working on.
This little sampler is very pretty.
Margaret
March 28, 2014 at 7:11 AM
Love whatever you stitch Marly, beautiful, Blessings Francine.
March 28, 2014 at 7:16 AM
What a unique,little sampler. Goodness, they are dirty!
March 28, 2014 at 8:41 AM
You are off to a good start on Hannah and I look forward to seeing more of Hannah. Love the colors!
Robin in Virginia
March 28, 2014 at 9:41 AM
Sometimes we all need a quick comfortable stitch. Trying to reproduce the old sampler is neither quick or easy for me!! I can only hope that Elizabeth will forgive me for changing her colors quite a bit!!!I do remind myself that I am no 10 year old girl!!!!!!They definitely have a more adventurous color palate.
March 28, 2014 at 9:45 AM
I really like that design. I just may have to add that to my Want list..... Thinking about my dogs and all the crap they bring in makes me want a sepreate house for them LOL
March 28, 2014 at 10:38 AM
It'll be fun to watch this new sampler grow!
March 28, 2014 at 10:38 AM
I like your new sampler.
March 28, 2014 at 1:24 PM
Love the new alphabet sampler! It's unusual with the upper and lower case letters intermingled. Nicely done!
March 29, 2014 at 5:27 PM
I'd be a goner if I was holding my breath for spring, lol. Your new sampler looks great.
March 30, 2014 at 8:29 PM